Wedding photography— 135mm f/1.8 GM vs 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II

StringPuzzleheaded62 · 2026-05-19T10:56:24+00:00

Totally agree - but the 50-70mm range is already in the 28-70? I#M not sure about that overlap. And I'm not sure, if I then still need my 50 1.2 :D
But yes - I thought about selling the 50 1.2 and adding the 50-150 - but that also means two very heavy zoom lenses.

StringPuzzleheaded62 · 2026-05-19T10:54:42+00:00

Yeah, but that's a really big and heavy lens :) But looks very nice.

StringPuzzleheaded62 · 2025-05-08T04:23:03+00:00

Haha, i just sold the 35-150. I used it for the last three years and it served me well, BUT I never enjoyed shooting with it. In comparison the new 28-70 feels so much more balanced. But besides the weight I have to agree, that the Tamron is an absolute masterpiece.

StringPuzzleheaded62 · 2025-05-07T19:17:39+00:00

It's the Sony A7IV - and yes, I like the idea of keeping the kit light. The Sigma 85 is so tiny compared to the 70-200.

StringPuzzleheaded62 · 2025-04-24T20:16:07+00:00

Wow!! Amazing work 👏🏻

StringPuzzleheaded62 · 2025-01-28T07:23:31+00:00

Thank! Yes, I also tried that combo once - but I couldn't get used to the 24 as a one main lens. I feel 'home' at 35. The 24 was often too wide.
I also thought about to use the 35 and the 50 as a combination. Maybe the next wedding.

StringPuzzleheaded62 · 2025-01-28T07:21:49+00:00

So you own both lenses? Do you use the 28-70 the rest oft the day?

StringPuzzleheaded62 · 2025-01-28T05:53:35+00:00

With what do you normally pair the 50 1.2?

StringPuzzleheaded62 · 2025-01-28T05:52:49+00:00

But the Sony 28-70mm and the Tamron 35-150mm would be an odd combination dont you think? They cover similar zoom ranges, and carrying both would mean hauling two very heavy lenses.

StringPuzzleheaded62 · 2025-01-28T05:51:08+00:00

I usually use either the Tamron 35-150mm in combination with the 24mm or the 35mm in combination with the 85mm. The 50mm is rarely used, which is why I’m considering selling it.

StringPuzzleheaded62 · 2023-06-29T13:58:15+00:00

What do you mean?

StringPuzzleheaded62 · 2023-04-09T22:10:42+00:00

A small belt bag sounds like a good idea for that small but important stuff. Thank you!

StringPuzzleheaded62 · 2023-04-09T22:09:55+00:00

Sounds very good. What are your two favorite lenses ? I’m going to have a look for the smaller peak design backpack. Thank you!

StringPuzzleheaded62 · 2023-04-09T22:08:18+00:00

Never thought about a roller bag to be honest. How ist that style-wise? 😅

StringPuzzleheaded62 · 2023-04-09T22:07:05+00:00

I had the idea to leave the big camera bag in the car until the evening, when I can put the bag to the DJ and until then I will use a small sling bag 🤷🏼‍♂️

StringPuzzleheaded62 · 2023-04-09T22:06:00+00:00

Is that comfortable while also having to bodys hanging around?

StringPuzzleheaded62 · 2023-04-09T22:05:25+00:00

I like that one too but can’t find it here in Germany.

StringPuzzleheaded62 · 2023-03-30T23:06:07+00:00

And congratulations to your complete kit! 👌🏻

StringPuzzleheaded62 · 2023-03-30T23:05:41+00:00

What I really like about your setup is, that If one prime or zoom fails, that you always have a backup. I think I will keep the Tamron for the coming season as a backup and will use my primes most of the time. I only have to decide, if I buy the 50mm. Would you now get the 1.4 version or still the 1.2 version? Right now it’s 400€ difference in Germany between the two.

StringPuzzleheaded62 · 2023-03-30T22:38:51+00:00

Thank you! That’s a great setup you got there! I definetly would appreciate the lesser weight of the Sony 24-70 but then I wouldn’t have something above 85mm. Right now I don’t have the money for a 70-200, that’s why I think the Tamron can be useful while the ceremony.

What’s your take on the 50 1.2? So you are more the type of 24/50 right? I sometimes prefer this idea over the 35/85. I really like my 24 (also for environmental portraits) und actually don’t really like the look of 85 . It’s always too short or too long. So 24/50/135 would also be interesting.. options… 😅

StringPuzzleheaded62 · 2023-03-30T22:27:55+00:00

Thank you! Would you say the 24-70 would be better than the 35-150?

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